LA Vikings update

[MichiganPackerFan]

Let's see those designs then!

This one is really creative:

Or the Cincinnati Reds'

[sharpe1027]

Let's see those designs then!

This one is really creative:

Or the Cincinnati Reds'

Shit, that's even the same sport.

[HowardRoark]

Associated Press

Updated: 12/15/2009 07:19:46 PM CST


Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf met privately Tuesday to discuss the team's hopes for a new stadium.

Vikings' vice president Lester Bagley told The Associated Press that the meeting was a "very positive" discussion. He said the Vikings made the case that there are reasons to act in 2010.

But Pawlenty spokesman Brian McClung told WCCO-TV they did not get into specifics about stadium proposals or whether to take them up next year, when the state faces a severe budget crisis.

A new study for the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission said the state's pro sports teams have generated more than $450 million in tax revenues since 1961. On Thursday the commission will unveil a design for a $954 million stadium that would replace the Metrodome.

[mngolf19]

Associated Press

Updated: 12/15/2009 07:19:46 PM CST


Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf met privately Tuesday to discuss the team's hopes for a new stadium.

Vikings' vice president Lester Bagley told The Associated Press that the meeting was a "very positive" discussion. He said the Vikings made the case that there are reasons to act in 2010.

But Pawlenty spokesman Brian McClung told WCCO-TV they did not get into specifics about stadium proposals or whether to take them up next year, when the state faces a severe budget crisis.

A new study for the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission said the state's pro sports teams have generated more than $450 million in tax revenues since 1961. On Thursday the commission will unveil a design for a $954 million stadium that would replace the Metrodome.

I think it is something Pawlenty will ok on his way out of office.

[Patler]

Shouldn't who ever designed and approved the balloon dome have to pay for at least part of a real stadium to replace it?

[TennesseePackerBacker]

I think they should just pop the dome before they demolish it. Maybe they could leave a men's room urinal trough intact in which to place their Hall of Fame.

[Fritz]

How bout one that pays homage to their championship history?

I'm still laughing. Brilliant.

[HowardRoark]

Shouldn't who ever designed and approved the balloon dome have to pay for at least part of a real stadium to replace it?

[Cheesehead Craig]

Shouldn't who ever designed and approved the balloon dome have to pay for at least part of a real stadium to replace it?

Hey now, Sid Hartman is a close, personal friend of mine.

[pbmax]

Shouldn't who ever designed and approved the balloon dome have to pay for at least part of a real stadium to replace it?

Please, let's not involve Mr. Greenjeans in this mess.

[SMACKTALKIE]

Shouldn't who ever designed and approved the balloon dome have to pay for at least part of a real stadium to replace it?

Ahhh Mr. Roark.... You're quite a quiet domino, marry me now.

Who pissed off the old guy.... Oh that's right, you get that look after investing with Bernie Madoff.

T Paw and Big Perm Wilf had a talk. It's all cool.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/79462267.html?page=2&c=y

Incidentally, while a lot of plans have been discussed about how to raise money to build a Vikings stadium, one recent one would be a state sales tax of 1/10th of 1 percent, or 10 cents on every $100.

This tax would raise the money to build the stadium and could include some other needed items. And it would result in a lot less cost to the taxpayer than the recently passed Constitutional amendment for the arts and environment of three-eighths of 1 percent that will raise about $276 million per year for the arts, clean water and wildlife conservation.

[HowardRoark]

Shouldn't who ever designed and approved the balloon dome have to pay for at least part of a real stadium to replace it?

Ahhh Mr. Roark.... You're quite a quiet domino, marry me now.

Who pissed off the old guy.... Oh that's right, you get that look after investing with Bernie Madoff.

T Paw and Big Perm Wilf had a talk. It's all cool.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/79462267.html?page=2&c=y

Incidentally, while a lot of plans have been discussed about how to raise money to build a Vikings stadium, one recent one would be a state sales tax of 1/10th of 1 percent, or 10 cents on every $100.

This tax would raise the money to build the stadium and could include some other needed items. And it would result in a lot less cost to the taxpayer than the recently passed Constitutional amendment for the arts and environment of three-eighths of 1 percent that will raise about $276 million per year for the arts, clean water and wildlife conservation.

This is not a joke, so please stop smiling.

[Freak Out]

Howard can never let a chance to throw some Wilco out there go to waste.

[gbgary]

don't see why a team would want to go to LA, be ignored by the fans, and have to move again.

[HowardRoark]

Howard can never let a chance to throw some Wilco out there go to waste.

It's hot in the poor places tonight, I'm not going outside.

I'm not going outside.

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2009/12/new_stadium_pla.php

I'm not going outside.